# Pocket vs Retro Emulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro Emulator at none against Pocket's 1. Pocket's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retro Emulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pocket against 5.0 for Retro Emulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocket | Retro Emulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-square/id1471285869/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-emulator-4-buttons/id6761195769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 79 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cody Mace](https://appshunter.io/developer/907484682) | [Vu Bach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869520433) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-square/id1471285869)

Experience a collection of 12 classic arcade-style games, each reimagined with a single-button control scheme. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards across various genres, from relaxing challenges to fast-paced action.

**Highlights:** 12 classic arcade-style games, Single-button gameplay, High score challenges, Global leaderboards, Variety of game genres, Reimagined classic games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Retro Emulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-emulator-4-buttons/id6761195769)

Play classic 8-bit console games on your device with this fast and lightweight emulator. Import your own game files or access public domain titles, and save your progress anytime. Enjoy smooth emulation with on-screen controls and sharp display filters.

**Highlights:** Import your own games, Save progress anytime, On-screen controls with turbo, Sharp display filters, No ads or tracking, Public domain game library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocket free?

Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retro Emulator free?

Retro Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pocket or Retro Emulator?

Retro Emulator is rated higher. Pocket averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Retro Emulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pocket or Retro Emulator have ads?

Neither Pocket nor Retro Emulator shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*